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Alexander made us feel very welcome and provided us with wine, milk and bread. The apartment was very well equipped, with a comfy bed, plenty of kitchen equipment for self-catering, and an entertainment system of TV, DVDs and music when we wanted it. The heating system was very efficient - useful as it was a cool February.The views from the balconies and the location were fantastic - Valletta on your doorstep!

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Liked best:The view and the location

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We stayed 12th - 19th January which coincided with the Valletta Baroque Music Festival which we had booked some concerts for in advance.Weather was great - warm 15-17 degrees I would guess and sunshine most of the 7 days.In January the balcony only gets about 30 mins of sunshine per day (about 4-4.30pm) but that doesn't in any way detract from the amazing panoramic view.Apartment is very good - agree with another reviewer that a couple of more hooks in bathroom would be helpful.Kitchen equipment was fine - possibly a larger cafetiere if more than 2 staying.The guest book of recommended cafes etc is very useful - but sometimes it's good to just drop into a place on chance to see what it's like. Having said that we enjoyed meals at Trabuxu Bistro and Cordial.Alexander was very helpful on our arrival emphasising we could contact him any time - but the need never arose.Recommend a visit to the War Rooms - a very interesting account of the actions and importance of Malta in WW2. (The War Museum was closed for renovation).Also recommend visit to the Theatre Manuel just up the steps on the left - a really unique intimate and magnificent theatre. It also goes without saying that churches in Valletta are breathtakingly beautiful. St John's Co-Cathedral is particularly so and has Caravaggio's "The Beheading of John the Baptist" in the Oratory - definitely worth seeing (apparently his largest canvas).

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Liked best:Apartment location

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We stayed in this apartment 4 x nights from 29 September 2014 and we should have stayed longer but our travel arrangements did not permit.The apartment is as described with a "million dollar" view and we well and truly utilized the wrap around balcony. The apartment is quiet, centrally located with an easy 7 -10 minute walk, some stairs initially, to the main city square.We found the apartment very comfortable with all the modern amenities one would want. Alexander was very prompt, pleasant and courteous to deal with as we finalised the arrangements.We would most certainly stay again as this apartment contributed greatly to our wonderful stay to Malta.

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Liked best:Location and comfort.

Liked least:The stairway is narrow with 30 steps(no lift), would not recommended only for this reason if you have a disability or bad knees.

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29 Oct 2014

Thank you for your kind words and it was a pleaseure having you stay at the apartment. Until next time....

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That applies to both Valletta and the Apartment at Old Theatre Lane. The views are as described by others -- simply outstanding. And, if your plan is to make Valletta your Malta base (which I recommend), the location is also very convenient -- if you don't mind a little walking (See below).

First, Alexander B. has done a wonderful job taking a 100+ year old flat and making it into a modern & convenient "self-catering" home. The main room has 180 degree views and you will spend time at the table, on the couch, and on the balcony watching people and boats go by. It's also a great sunset viewing platform, and there's even a long-range view of the old Mdina Citadel-Capital from the balconies. The bedroom is also more than adequate for two. We were there during typical early Malta September weather -- hot with the occasional humid day, but with all the windows you can open up the apartment for great sea breezes. A/C is there if you want it, and we usually turned it on at night so that we could close the windows and keep out the street noise.

I have two caveats that are important for setting expectations. (1) I found the location convenient -- ferry to Siliema is 5 minutes away, the main Valletta bus terminal is a 15 minute walk, many restaurants are within 4-6 blocks, and main tourist sites are 4-12 blocks away. There are shops nearby for daily needs. However you have to be willing to walk, and walk steps. There are fifty stone steps up old Theatre Lane and it seemed like we walked them three times a day. There are also about 30 steps up to the apartment via a spiral staircase. Nonetheless, the carriages are just below the apartment, airport taxi's were no problem, and Valletta is a city you have to walk to see.

Second, is that you have to prepare to "self-cater" - linens come with the apartment, but there's no maid service or daily fresh towels. Alexander very helpfully leaves tea, juice, bread, butter, wine and cookies for his guests, but if you want to do more eating in, you have to learn to navigate Malta's sometimes confusing retail system. It's nothing that's not doable, and to us learning how the Maltese live was an important part of our first-time Malta experience.

Finally, because I went to Malta for the history and architecture, I applaud Alexander for an excellent collection of reading material and photographic books. There's even the Alex Guinness DVD on Malta (shot at the Lascaris War Rooms), but be forewarned it does not have a happy ending.

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